Introduction: The gingiva is often the site of localized growths that are considered to be reactive rather than neoplastic in nature. Peripheral ossifying fibroma is one such reactive lesion. This case report documents a case of a 15-year-old girl with a large peripheral ossifying fibroma in the posterior maxilla showing significant growth and interference with occlusion. Methods: Review of lit...

Aim: The purpose of this article is to report a case of drug induced gingival enlargement due to oral contraceptives, managed by nonsurgical periodontal therapy. Background: Drug-induced gingival overgrowth remains the most widespread unwanted effect of systemic medication on the periodontal tissues. Hormones are specific regulatory molecules that modulate a host of body functions. Oral contrac...

Inflammatory gingival enlargement is a common type of caused by dental plaque. It can lead to problems like difficultly in oral hygiene maintenance, speech as well may impair esthetics. This case report describes an inflammatory systemically healthy young male involving lower anterior teeth. was successfully managed solely non-surgical periodontal therapy. shed light the importance

Cherubism is a congenital childhood disease of autosomal dominant inheritance. It is a benign, familial giant cell lesion characterized by gradually progressive painless swelling of the jaws. Idiopathic gingival enlargement is a rare condition and may be associated with some uncommon syndromes. This case report describes an 11-year-old patient with unusual clinical form of gingival enlargement,...